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Sunday, January 27, 2013

Cold and Icy

Hello friends! It has been cold and icy here this weekend. Work closed early Friday and the ice was so bad yesterday we didn't even open. I took advantage of the extra time and did the finishing on my With Thy Needle Friendship samplers.

Victorian Motto cluny lace trim for this one.

Chenille - again from Victorian Motto.

I completed the stitching on this "Bluebird Serenade" and finished it up too. I tried a new technique for me with the ric rac - I wove two different shades of pink together.

See how different it looks? Love it!

And here they are, so happy together!

I also spent some time with my sewing machine and made up these mug mats for Valentine's Day. This is the January Label Crew project by Sweetwater.

I had several scraps left over and since I am not one to waste such pretty bits...

I used them to make these sweet fabric valentines. :o)

A winner has been selected. Thank you!

Since I really only need one mug mat I would like to give one away to one of my followers. If you are in need of a heart shaped mug mat, and are a follower of my blog, leave a comment on this post. I will choose a winner Wednesday and pop it in the mail in time for you to use it on Valentine's Day.

I hope you were able to squeeze in some extra "you" time this weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed having a few extra hours to do as I pleased.

Your sewing machine has been humming! The hearts are beautiful. The little samplers are wonderful. I love the trims but i must say weaving the two ric-racs together is gorgeous! I must have Cheryl try that. Thanks for having a great giveaway.

ohhhh my wiping lady like drool from the computer keyboard ...lol your wee finishes are gorgeous and just love the heart mats ...would love the chance to win one :)had a fab stitchy weekend too .. hopefully will tell all later when get home from work .. whoops gotta dash ...love mouse xxxxx

MyraI've always thought that those "gifted" hours of time are soooo delicious...you certainly put them to good use!If I am chosen, my Valentine will become an ornament on my Valentine Tree.Busy Hands...Happy HeartPatricia

Lovely finishes, but of course they would be in the hands of The Perfect Finisher! That would be your superhero name : ) Glad you "won" some on your own time this weekend. I'd love a chance at one of the hearts. Thanks for offering!

The stitching is lovely and you did a fabulous job with the finishing! They are all so adorable nestled in the wooden bowl!A heart mat is just what I need to brighten my mornings! Hope I'm the lucky one!

ooOoo Myra! The finishing is great. What a neat idea for the rick rack!! I just did a different finish that I haven't seen around and I am dying to show, but cannot yet. tee hee! Please count me in for the fabulous giveaway. They are so sweet and just my color. ;)

Cute heart projects Myra! You have become quite a finishing expert! Happy for you! Glad for me too, cause you share them to inspire us! Please enter me for the mug mat. I'd love to win! Off to play with rick rack now... :) Hugs!

I know the winner has been selected but wanted to pipe in and say that I love the woven ric-rac; cute look and I too have the Valentine label crew on my list to make. But I can't quite decide on my fabrics. I think I need a trip to the fabric store. ;)